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BS EN ISO 13857:2019 Safety of machinery. Safety distances to prevent hazard zones being reached by upper and lower limbs BS 5401: 1990 Guide to information content and presentation of operator’s manuals provided for tractors and machinery for agriculture and forestry. Signed…………………………………………………………………………….. On behalf of Protech Machinery Status………………………………………………………………………………. Date…………………………………………………………………………………...
Contents Page number Introduction Product Specification P220S Part Reference Safety Rules Label Identification Safe use of the Post Driver Transportation of the Post Driver Storage of the Post Driver Maintenance of the Post Driver Possible misuse of the Post Driver Spare parts list Spare parts illustration...
Introduction Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing a Protech P220+ Post Driver. Protech Machinery Ltd has produced this User Guide to assist and help you get the most from your post driver. This manual is line with the relevant Health and Safety regulations to assist you with operating this machine without harm to yourself.
Product Specification Total Weight 560kg Tractor / Handler Horsepower 80HP Max oil flow 50L/MIN Oil pressure 130 bar Please note: the total machine weight and depth dimension may vary depending upon the model of attachment brackets.
P220 Part Reference The photograph below displays all the P220 parts referred to in this manual. Rope Pulleys Lift Rope Lever Arm Ram Driver Weight Lever Ram Hose Post Cap Plate Mast Tilt Mast Ram Hoses Mast Tilt Ram Attachment Bracket Mast Leg Front Frame...
Safety Rules Whenever possible, warning Pictograms {Labels without words} or warning labels are used on both the machine near the point of danger, and in this user manual near the relevant instructions Before fitting the Post Driver to the Loader, it is the operator’s responsibility to ensure the stability of the Loader and Post Driver in all anticipated conditions, and that the Loader is suitable for the...
Label Identification Where possible, warning labels are used both on the machine near the point of danger and in this user Manual. Standard Triangle to indicate Alert/Warning Warning read Product Manual Warning danger area from tilting mast Warning danger of feet being crushed.
7. Drive the Loader up to the Post driver and mount to the attachment brackets on the Post Driver. Never attempt to attach another type of Loader to the Post Driver without consulting Protech Machinery who will provide assistance on the compatibility. Different makes of Loader require different attachment brackets.
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10. Raise the Post Driver a small distance off the ground for clearance. 11. Crowd loader back to put the post driver into the working position. 12. For the first use of the post driver, carefully raise and lower the weight several times and adjust the mast tilt angle to clear any air that might be trapped in the hydraulic system.
Transportation of the Post Driver. Always lower the weight and release any hydraulic pressure. Always fit the transport lock plate. Always carry the Post Driver crowded back on the Loader as low as possible but without hitting the ground. Transport Lock Plate Storage of the Post Driver Where possible, store the Post Driver away from areas that have public access.
Maintenance of the Post Driver Daily Check the lift rope for any signs of wear. If in doubt, change the rope. Check hydraulic hoses for any signs of wear. If in doubt change the hose. Grease rope pulleys. Lightly grease the weight slide and driver weight Weekly Check the hydraulics for leaks Grease all arm pivots...
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